California is a no-fault state when it comes to divorce. This means that neither party needs to establish specific grounds for divorce or show the other committed any kind of misconduct in order for the marriage to be dissolved. While adultery is one…
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There are two types of divorces — those that are contested and those that are uncontested. Simply put, a contested divorce is one in which spouses do not agree on any number of issues that must be resolved before a judge will sign the decree. Gener…
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If your marriage isn’t working out, you may be wondering whether divorce is the right choice for you. However, legal separation is another avenue you might consider. While the two processes closely resemble each other, the legal effects of each are…
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The hardest part of a divorce is over once the divorce decree has been issued. However, when you end your marriage, life can change in many ways. You may need to find a new place to live, make financial adjustments, and get used to a child custody ar…
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Most people are familiar with the divorce process. However, there’s another way a marriage can legally be ended in California — by an annulment. While the result is the same, in that the marital ties are severed, the legal effects of an annulment…
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Digital assets are becoming more prevalent in society, especially among millennials. Accordingly, dividing them is an increasingly common issue in divorce. While property division can be contentious when any marriage ends, the distribution of digital…
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One of the biggest challenges you might face after divorce is making crucial decisions about your child’s welfare and healthcare with your former spouse. If both parents share legal custody of a child, they will both need to work together to no…
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Alimony, also referred to as “spousal support,” is often one of the most contested aspects of any divorce case. Significantly, the duration of alimony doesn’t only affect future financial planning, but it can impact a spouse’s sense of econom…
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Divorce can be expensive — and couples often try to save money by representing themselves rather than seek the assistance of an attorney. Unfortunately, divorce is not one-size-fits-all. Ending a marriage is a complex legal process with various com…
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Many spouses open businesses during the course of their marriage. A family business can grow over time and result in both spouses having the majority of their net worth tied to it. But what happens to a business in divorce? In the event that your mar…
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